Full Time
UAE , Abu Dhabi
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Company

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Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Purpose & Scope

The Project Control Engineer is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling all aspects of project performance, including schedule, cost, and progress. The role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

Main Duties & Responsibilities :

*Planning & Scheduling Responsibilities:

  • Develop, review, and maintain detailed project schedules (baseline, revised, and recovery programs)

  • Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and define project activities and milestones

  • Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and identify deviations

  • Prepare and update look-ahead schedules (2-week / 4-week) for site execution teams

  • Identify and monitor critical path activities

  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align timelines

  • Track procurement status, material delivery, and long-lead items

  • Monitor subcontractor schedules and ensure compliance with approved programs

  • Conduct schedule risk analysis and propose mitigation strategies

  • Identify delays and prepare recovery/acceleration plans

  • Prepare delay analysis (EOT claims, impact analysis, window analysis, etc.)

  • Assist in preparation and evaluation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims

  • Support tendering team with preliminary schedules and manpower histograms

  • Conduct progress meetings and present schedule status to stakeholders

  • Provide early warning notices for potential delays and risks

  • Ensure proper documentation and version control of all planning data

Cost Control Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain project budgets and cost breakdown structures (CBS)

  • Monitor project costs, commitments, and actual expenditures against budget

  • Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis

  • Develop and update project cash flow forecasts

  • Track subcontractor and supplier payments in line with progress

  • Review and validate contractor/subcontractor invoices based on actual progress

  • Monitor cost impact of variations, changes, and claims

  • Assist in preparation and evaluation of variation orders and claims

  • Perform cost risk analysis and recommend mitigation measures

  • Prepare productivity analysis and resource utilization reports

  • Support procurement team with cost-related inputs and analysis

  • Establish and maintain cost control procedures and reporting systems

  • Generate cost-related KPIs and dashboards for management

  • Ensure all financial data is accurately recorded, tracked, and reported

  • Liaise with finance and commercial teams for cost reconciliation and reporting


  • Minimum Requirement

    (Education & Experience)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related field)

    • Minimum [8] years of experience in project controls within Construction Fit-out projects


    • Skills & Competencies

      *Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

      • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

      • Excellent communication and coordination abilities

      • Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting

      • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

      • Good understanding of contracts and project lifecycle

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